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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.29, 880.88 and 358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.29, 880.88 and 358.53 is: 494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.29 : 880.88 = 358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.29/880.88 = 358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.29x = 880.88 × 358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.29x = 315,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,821.91/638.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.79

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